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News Release from: Packaging Automation | Subject: Lloyd Maunder
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 August 2007
Reducing seasonal cost peaks with PA
hire deal
Leading specialist poultry producer Lloyd Maunder used hire deals offered by Packaging Automation on tray sealing equipment to help keep its investment costs low while meeting seasonal peaks in demand
Packaging Automation have just supplied two more machines to the Lloyd Maunder base in Willand, Devon, to help pack the hundreds of thousands of packs of valued added poultry supplied to the leading UK supermarkets each week Now with five Packaging Automation machines on site being used to seal up to 32,000 packs per day, Lloyd Maunders general manager Ted Higgins has nothing but praise for the Cheshire based company
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Commenting, as the latest two machines - PA182 MAP-F tray sealers - were delivered, Mr Higgins highlighted the benefits of working with Packaging Automation: "In our business there are seasonal peaks, particularly centred around summer barbequing weather where demand quickly and significantly increases.
Taking machines on hire means that we can meet this short-term demand without excessive additional investment.
The responsiveness at Packaging Automation also means that we can get new equipment and tooling delivered very quickly, often within two weeks of order, which is exceptional.
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And because the machines offer high oxygen MAP flushing we get extended life of our products which is another important benefit in this market, and something our customers demand".
As well as added value poultry products - which include the company's specialist Devonshire Red breed chickens - Lloyd Maunder also uses the Packaging Automation equipment to pack burgers and sausages for the famous Black Farmer range.
In extensive use worldwide, the PA182 is one of the most popular Packaging Automation machines.
It accommodates trays up to 120mm deep as standard, and can seal and trim film from a reel on to trays of CPET, polypropylene, PVC, board and foil.
Its hygienic design eliminates bug traps and the compact design with small footprint means it can be used in smaller production areas.
It is easily portable and can quickly be moved from one production line to another if required.
Mr Higgins is certainly impressed, both with the machine and the company.
He says: "I would not hesitate to recommend them.
What you get with Packaging Automation is excellent service and excellent equipment - delivered quickly, with competitively priced tooling that's quick and easy to change".
Packaging Automation sales engineer Jonathan Mildred said: "Seasonal peaks in demand are something that many businesses have to deal with, and for many hiring equipment for a period of weeks to give extra capacity in the short term is an ideal solution.
We believe we offer the best deals in the market, and our response times for delivery of equipment and tooling are second to none".
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